Legislative Update for April 1

April 1, 2024


 
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Dear Neighbor,

I'm excited to share my commitment to protecting the environment and working to combat climate change. HB 5004 "An Act Concerning the Implementation of Certain Climate Change Measures," was subject to an Environment Committee public hearing on March 8 and was passed out of the Environment Committee 23-11 last week. It now heads to the House Floor for consideration.
 
The bill, referred to as the 2024 Connecticut Climate Protection Act, is a priority for the House Democratic Caucus. 

The bill seeks to respond to the climate crisis by:

1) Updating the Global Warming Solutions Act to make Connecticut's greenhouse gas emissions targets more in line with other states in the region;
2) Creating incentives for businesses that engage in clean economy sectors or employ environmentally sustainable practices;
3) Developing plans for transitioning to a clean economy, including workforce training and long-term policy implementation;
4) Supporting nature-based solutions, such as preserving marshlands and forests.

With this bill, we're saying that sustainability is not only the right thing to do but also the smart, economically competitive thing to do.

 
I have great news for anyone who needs on-demand rides in Norwalk. A pilot program designed to modernize transportation is now up and running . You will be able to schedule and request rides within Norwalk for only $2 per ride. The service will be available 7 days a week - Monday - Wednesday: 7am - 7pm; Thursday- Friday: 7am-11 pm; Saturdays: 1 pm-12 am; Sundays: 1-9 pm. 

Routes are anywhere within the city of Norwalk, and also connects with the following services: NTD fixed route buses, Metro-North Train Stations, and CTtransit Route 341.

Here’s how you keep riding:

In order to take advantage of this program, log into the Wheels 2U app. You’ll be prompted to create an account using your current (or new) credentials, add your payment info again, then book your next ride!

Click here to learn more. 

 
📅 A look at the schedule of public hearings being held this week. Please remember that you only need to register if you wish to provide testimony. If you want to observe the hearings, you can tune in to watch the proceedings live on the committee’s YouTube channel.
 
🌐 You can register to testify and find more detail on this week’s public hearings, including the bills that will be heard, in this week’s CGA Bulletin. Access the Bulletin here: cga.ct.gov/asp/CGABulletin/Bulletin.asp
If you have questions, or ever need any help please don't hesitate to call me at (800) 842-8267 or email me directly.

Sincerely,

Kadeem Roberts

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